Concealed Hinges / Invisible Hinges / Concealed Hinges / European Hinges

What is a hinge?

A hinge is a mechanical device used to connect two solids and allow relative rotation between them. Hinges can be made up of removable components or of collapsible materials. Hinges are mainly installed on doors and windows, while hinges are more often installed on cabinets, classified by material, mainly divided into stainless steel hinges and iron hinges; to allow people to get better enjoyment and the emergence of hydraulic hinges (also known as damping hinges), which are characterized by a buffer function when the cabinet door is closed, minimizing the noise issued by the collision with the cabinet body when the door is closed.

Application of Hinges

Butt Hinge

Most Americans use butt hinges throughout their homes. It can be used for cabinet doors, windows, doors, etc. Butt Hinge can be classified by material: iron, brass, stainless steel. From the specifications can be divided into: 2″ (50mm), 2.5″ (65mm), 3″ (75mm) , 4″ (100mm) , 5″ (125mm) ,6 “(150mm) , 50-65mm hinges are suitable for cabinets, closet doors, 75mm for windows, screen doors, 100-150mm for wooden doors and aluminum doors in the main doors. The disadvantage of ordinary hinges is that they do not have the function of spring hinges. After installing the hinges, various touch beads must be installed again, otherwise, the wind will blow the door panels.

Ball Bearing Hinge

This type you can think of like an upgraded version of the Butt Hinge, which is equipped with ball bearings inside to reduce friction and is ideal for any interior door. If you have a squeaky door today, fitting it will definitely help you out.

The bearings make opening and closing doors easier, smoother and quieter at all times. They are more durable and last longer than standard hinges because Butt Hinge rub against each other and therefore wear out faster.

Concealed Hinge

Also known as European hinges (invisible hinges, hidden hinges), this is a special type of hinge that is invisible when you close a cabinet door and was originally designed for cabinet making and is used more often on cabinets and furniture, also we can call it cabinet hinge. It is currently used in various “European style” cabinets. Not only does it have a modern and purely aesthetic value, but the main advantage of this hinge is that it allows for tool-less door installation and removal operations, making the installation process easier and making smaller adjustments very simple by turning a small adjustment screw after the door is installed, making door adjustment easier. This is the reason why it was chosen.

The bearings make opening and closing doors easier, smoother and quieter at all times. They are more durable and last longer than standard hinges because Butt Hinge rub against each other and therefore wear out faster.

Heavy Duty Hinge

Due to the specificity of the installation location, the requirements for the hinge are also very large, the general size is above 150MM, the load capacity is larger, the shape structure is in line with the special structure of the cabinet door, commonly used in refrigerators, freezers and other large doors, mostly made of zinc alloy.

Knife Hinge

It is composed of two pieces, showing scissors, used in the cabinet for the set of doors or embedded doors, it can make the door more beautiful.

Piano Hinge

Also known as continuous hinges, they are used on pianos, folding worktops, desks and cabinet doors. They distribute weight and minimize stress on doors or cabinets. Piano hinges are ideal for doors and cabinets that open and close frequently and are susceptible to heavy wear and tear. Piano hinges come in a variety of sizes, so you’ll have no trouble finding what you need.